After Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2020, community-based testing will be suspended until further notice. The Solgent team from South Korea will be returning home on Aug. 20, 2020 and will no longer be assisting in running the laboratory specimens for CBT. The Governor’s Covid-19 Task Force and CHCC express their gratitude for their assistance over the last 90 days.
Since April 28, 2020, the CNMI Community-Based Testing Initiative has tested 12,681 people for Covid-19 on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota. This is approximately 24% of the CNMI’s population.
Saipan
11,290
Tinian
706
Rota
685
Total: 12,681
The Governor’s Covid-19 Task Force and CHCC remind the public that getting tested for Covid-19 does not improve response to the illness, nor does it reduce the risk of contracting or transmitting the disease. People who are tested and have a negative result, are still vulnerable to the virus.
The task force and CHCC continue to encourage residents within the Marianas to practice the 3 W’s — Wash your hands, Watch your distance and Wear a face covering.
The Governor’s Covid-19 Task Force numbers are 287-0046, 287-1089, or 287-0489. These numbers are available Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
